Monday, November 19, 2012

Alexa of Trimming the Sails has started a wonderful meme asking people to share a simple moment from their lives each month. You can read this month's collection at this link. Here's mine:Friday, Nov. 16, 2:15 p.m.I've arrived incredibly early for pick-up. I had no idea how long it would take me to drive from his hospital to her new school. It's rainy, and I hear tires splash through puddles as the parking lot starts to fill. It's warm in the car but the rain drops threaten to soak the car's interior when I open the windows. Reluctantly, I push a button and seal myself back inside. Pensive. Unsettled. The music on the radio is annoying. I fiddle with the dial until I find a classical station. The rain has let up, and I open the windows, welcoming the fresh air. I wonder how her day went and what sort of a mood she will be in today. Kids start to filter out. I notice the different demographics here - the majority minority is Filipino instead of Mexican. Last week, she came out smiling and laughing with two Muslim girls. I see her; she's smiling, walking with a friend from her basketball team. I wonder at her resilience. She's still struggling, but I know this school has been a good move for her. It makes all the driving worth it. The car door opens, and we're off.*******************************************************************************And the winner of the Pass-the-Book, Trading Card Treasures, is:Margi Borck, aka The Maverick Crafter. Margi, I have your address, so I will drop the book in the mail to you shortly. Enjoy it!

15 comments:

Your photo speaks volumes, Rinda - as does your wonderful recording of what is happening around you and in your thoughts. Car parks remind me of trains - a kind of no man's land where we can just be anonymous and alone for a moment. Glad that the school move is so postive and can appreciate your watchful and slightly apprehensive eye. I smiled in recognition at your radio annoyance!

I keep staring at your photo and smile as I too have been at the school pick up too early, and too late, on the odd occasion. Your writing is beautiful today Rinda and you could not have taken a better photo for this moment.

I've been reading several blogs that are doing the Simple Moment, and I can actually picture that person in that moment. You describe it so well that I can see you sitting in the car doing all the things mentioned. I can also feel your tension knowing that you are early and will have to do some waiting all the while wondering what mood Clara will be in. I may have to try a Simple Moment and see if it feels the same way.

Maria "Rinda" Ontiveros

Artist & Blogger

2016 Summertime Scavenger Hunt

The List!

1. A "wild heart" - a naturally occurring heart (like the rock above, but it doesn't have to be a rock)2. A footprint or pawprint3. A skeleton, bone or x-ray4. A book or magazine read during 20165. A porch or deck6. A camper (caravan)7. A family gathering8. A drawing, art project, artistic photograph, scrapbook page, greeting card, or art journal page created by you.9. Someone playing with, in, or around water.10. A bicycle11. Fresh produce12. A window13. The moon14. A buffet of food15. A team logo16. A map showing a trip taken during the time period17. Twins18. A supermarket cart, basket or trolley full of groceries 19. A seasonal cocktail or beverage20. Someone laughing21. A photograph of you with a newspaper or calendar page from the time period covered in the Hunt. Note: you may not use a substitute for this item.Alternatives - if you're having trouble finding any of the above, you may substitute from this list (but you may not substitute for item #21):alternative 1: a lighthousealternative 2: a baby (human or animal)